Horozontal winch jamming

[BigAl.NZ]

Our winch which has been on the boat for ages has started to jam when coming up.

Normally we just kick the pile of chain occasionally and life is good, but now its started jamming on the metal plate circled in the photo. I presume that plate is designed to stop the chain from following the drum around.

Anyone seen this issue before? what was the fix?

[dougweibel]

Looks like the part you have circled is the chain stripper, and its job is as you say to get the chain to quit following the gypsy wheel. Without being able to see it I'd guess it is worn and starting to catch on the chain links as they come around.

If that is the problem the best fix would be to source a new chain stripper. Possibly you can adjust the position of the existing part so that it quits catching links.

[BigAl.NZ]

Originally Posted by dougweibel

Looks like the part you have circled is the chain stripper, and its job is as you say to get the chain to quit following the gypsy wheel. Without being able to see it I'd guess it is worn and starting to catch on the chain links as they come around.

If that is the problem the best fix would be to source a new chain stripper. Possibly you can adjust the position of the existing part so that it quits catching links.

Thanks. DO you recognise the model / make of windlass?

[ggray]

Looks like a Lofrans Royal

[BigAl.NZ]

Originally Posted by ggray

Looks like a Lofrans Royal

Thank you!

[NevilleCat]

If you can't get parts in NZ try Southern Seas Marine in QLD
https://www.southernseasmarine.com.a...nchor-windlass

[BigAl.NZ]

How close to the gypsy should that stripper be? I think we have about a 5mm gap at present.

I think our oldish chain is the reason for the jamming, but might as well check the stripper while I am at it!

[Orion Jim]

Originally Posted by BigAl.NZ

How close to the gypsy should that stripper be? I think we have about a 5mm gap at present.

I think our oldish chain is the reason for the jamming, but might as well check the stripper while I am at it!

The chain stripper has elongated mounting holes to facilitate adjustment. An adjustment may be all which is required. I stripped my Lofrans Royal a couple years ago to lubricate all the inner components and replace worn plastic bushings. You can see the chain stripper on the left side of the blue plate.

[BigAl.NZ]

Originally Posted by Orion Jim

The chain stripper has elongated mounting holes to facilitate adjustment. An adjustment may be all which is required. I stripped my Lofrans Royal a couple years ago to lubricate all the inner components and replace worn plastic bushings. You can see the chain stripper on the left side of the blue plate.

Ahhh - this is why I love these forums. Such great answers. Thank you.

Yes I will adjust ours to be a little bit closer to the gypsy.

Since we are on the subject, what is the drum on the other side for? If it is rope, why is it so smooth? I would have thought it would have a grip texture to it?

[Orion Jim]

Originally Posted by BigAl.NZ

Ahhh - this is why I love these forums. Such great answers. Thank you.

Yes I will adjust ours to be a little bit closer to the gypsy.

Since we are on the subject, what is the drum on the other side for? If it is rope, why is it so smooth? I would have thought it would have a grip texture to it?

Yes it is intended for rope. Perhaps mine is of a more recent vintage as it appears they added some texture, perhaps as an improvement for a better grip.
You can just make out the texture on the drum side in this photo.